2010 Ford Explorer

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Summary

By Cars.com Staff

Cars.com National

August 10, 2009

Vehicle OverviewThe Explorer is Ford's midsize truck-based SUV that seats five or seven people. There are three trim levels: XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited. The Explorer competes with the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Kia Borrego and Nissan Pathfinder.

New for 2010There are no significant changes to the 2010 Explorer.

ExteriorInspired by Ford's F-150 pickup truck, the Explorer has a prominent grille and liftgate, as well as squared-off taillamps and dual-beam headlamps. An optional XLT Sport Package adds black-accented headlights and grille, a step bar and more aggressive front styling.

Standard 16-inch wheels

Standard fog lamps

Standard capless fueling system

Optional 17-, 18- or 20-inch wheels

Optional automatic headlamps

Optional reverse sensing system

Optional moonroof

InteriorSeating for five occupants is standard, but an optional flat-folding third-row seat ups seating capacity to seven. The 60/40-split folding second row can be reclined. The navigation system features real-time traffic in select areas and weather updates, and it can find local gas prices, movie times and sports scores.

Standard cloth seating

Standard air conditioning

Standard power locks and windows

Optional dual-zone automatic climate control

Optional Sync multimedia system

Optional navigation system

Optional leather seats

Optional rear air conditioning

Under the HoodWhen properly equipped, a V-6-equipped Explorer can tow up to 5,395 pounds, and V-8 models can pull 7,310 pounds.

210-horsepower, 4.0-liter V-6 with 254 pounds-feet of torque

292-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 with 300 pounds-feet of torque

Five- (V-6) or six-speed automatic transmission (V-8)

Two-, four- or all-wheel drive

SafetyA trailer-sway control system works with the standard stability system to either apply the brakes or adjust engine response to help keep a trailer in line. Other safety features include: